The Asphalt Jungle (1950)★ 8.0/10

Name: The Asphalt Jungle
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Film-Noir
Released: 1950-05-12
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe

Approved · US · 112 min · May 12, 1950

Crime
Drama
Thriller
Film-Noir

Directed by: John Huston

Written by: Ben Maddow, John Huston, W.R. Burnett

A criminal mastermind plans a jewel heist, uniting specialists in a daring operation.

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Cast & crew

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Sterling HaydenDix Handley

Louis CalhernAlonzo D. Emmerich

Jean HagenDoll Conovan

James WhitmoreGus Minissi

Sam JaffeDoc Erwin Riedenschneider

John McIntirePolice Commissioner Hardy

Marc LawrenceCobby

Barry KelleyLt. Ditrich

Anthony CarusoLouis Ciavelli

Teresa CelliMaria Ciavelli

Marilyn MonroeAngela Phinlay

William 'Wee Willie' DavisTimmons

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Awards · 0 wins, 9 nominations

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NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1951Golden Globe · Best Director
NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1951Golden Globe · Best Screenplay
NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1951Golden Globe · Best Cinematography - Black and White
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1951Oscar · Best Writing, Screenplay
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1951Oscar · Best Cinematography, Black-and-White

Reviews

Lucas.June 18, 2026

Amazing gem of 1950s crime noir. If you love crime/gangster films, this is a must watch. Don't let the year of its release turn you off. Yes, it has a few dated elements (less subtle than modern films), but the characters, cinematography, story are all top quality. John Huston's direction is superb. A very influential film.